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Ihovbor power plant increases available capacity to 230MW after prolonged downtime since 2013

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Last updated: January 9, 2025 8:44 am
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MD/CEO, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, and the Executive Director (Generation), Abdullahi Kassim visit the Ihovbor Power Plant, in Edo State on Wednesday.
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…restoration efforts boost capacity from 73MW in 2024 to 230MW in 2025, with phase 1 completed

…available capacity opened for bilateral deals to boost supply to commercial, industrial clusters in Edo, environs

 

Oredola Adeola

After extended operational downtime, the 450MW-capacity Ihovbor Power Plant in Edo State, which had been running at less than 15% capacity due to inadequate gas supply and maintenance challenges, has successfully restored two turbine units that were previously offline due to bearing defects.

This restoration adds approximately 230MW to the national grid, according to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).

The Management of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), led by Engr. Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director/CEO, and Abdullahi Kassim, Executive Director (Generation), announced the successful restoration of two turbine units at the Ihovbor Power Plant during a visit to the facility in Benin on Wednesday.

Engr. Adighije emphasized that this marks a significant milestone in achieving sector-wide goals under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes access to reliable, affordable, and accessible electricity for all Nigerians.

“The restoration of these units aligns with the ongoing industry transition to bilateral trading deals.

“We already have offtakers and potential customers eager for the energy we produce, which will enhance the revenue-generating potential of the company,” she said.

Adighije further noted that the earning potential of the NDPHC is directly tied to its generation capacity, underscoring the urgency of restoring all idle units across its power generation portfolio.

“This achievement is a testament to our commitment to accelerating the restoration of generating units, as it remains central to the vision of NDPHC management,” she added.

Advisors Reports has gathered that the Ihovbor Power Plant in Edo State, Nigeria, referred to as Ihovbor 1, is poised to contribute significantly to commercial clusters in Edo state and environs through bilateral power deals, following the restoration of two turbine units.

The plant, commissioned in May 2013, was designed to generate 450MW from four gas turbine units, each with a capacity of 112.5MW.

However, operational challenges, including gas supply shortages and inefficiencies, have plagued the facility, resulting in prolonged downtime.

Further checks by Advisors Reports revealed that as of November 2024, the plant was producing only 73MW—approximately 15 percent of its installed capacity.

Since commissioning, just the two reactivated units of its four units have been operational, supplying around 225MW to the national grid when gas supply is adequate.

The recent restoration of two additional turbine units is expected to increase the plant’s output by 230MW, enhancing its role in meeting the power demands of commercial and industrial clusters in the region.

 

 

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